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Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe! {Just 3 Ingredients}

July 3, 2021 By Heidi 28 Comments

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One of the tastiest ways to chill out on a hot Summer day is to indulge with this creamy, dreamy Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe!

It doesn’t need to be cold outside to enjoy hot cocoa! This EASY dreamy Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe is just what your Summer needs!

Thanks to this easy Hot Chocolate Slushie Recipe, now you can enjoy your favorite holiday drink all year long. Plus, you’ll love the simplicity of this Frozen Hot Cocoa. It’s made from scratch with just 3 ingredients. And yes, it’s even a Santa approved Summertime drink!

Here’s the best part. No one is going to believe how inexpensive this frozen drink is to make. It tastes like a five dollar gourmet coffee chain drink, but it only costs about 75 cents to make! That cost includes using real ingredients like real cocoa powder and whipped cream!! Um… YUM!

It really is a budget friendly way to enjoy some amazing ice cold chocolatey bliss!

So when the weather gets hot outside, transform your favorite cold weather Stovetop Hot Chocolate Recipe into this refreshing summer treat! Trust me… you’ll be so glad you did!

Are you ready to kick back, relax, and enjoy some rich chocolate bliss with each sweet sip? Here’s what you need to do…

Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe

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What Do You Need to Make Frozen Hot Chocolate from Scratch?

You’ll only need a few basic items you likely already have!

  • Cocoa Powder
  • Sugar
  • Milk
  • Water
  • Ice Cube Tray
  • Blender
  • *optional Whipped Cream

Can You Put Hot Chocolate in the Freezer?

You sure can! If you’re wondering what happens when you freeze hot chocolate, it actually freezes like a champ, and is the secret trick to making this delicious frozen drink! You’ll simply freeze a portion of your finished cocoa in ice cube trays, then use it later when blending up your frozen hot chocolate! It will keep your entire drink rich, creamy, and oh-so chocolatey!

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Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe

One of the tastiest ways to chill out on a hot Summer day is to indulge with this creamy, dreamy Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: slush
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Milk
  • 3 tbsp. Cocoa Powder
  • 3 tbsp. Granulated Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Hot Water

Instructions

  • Add Cocoa, Sugar, and Water to medium saucepan, and stir continually over Medium heat until mixture becomes smooth and silky.
  • Then pour in milk, increase heat to Medium-High and continue stirring regularly until milk begins to steam and frothy bubbles begin forming at the edges. Be careful NOT to let the milk boil.
  • Transfer 1 1/4 cups hot chocolate to an ice cub tray, place in the freezer, and freeze overnight.
  • Pour 3/4 cup hot chocolate into mason jar, attach a lid, and place in the refrigerator.
  • The next day, when you’re ready to make your drink, place frozen hot chocolate cubes in heavy-duty blender, pour 3/4 cup chilled hot chocolate into the blender, and blend until you have a slushy consistency.
  • Pour into a mason jar, top with whip cream and ENJOY!

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Comments

  1. Michelle says

    July 12, 2021 at 7:21 pm

    What a refreshing drink for the summer! My kids would love it!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 12, 2021 at 7:36 pm

      Thanks, Michelle! It is definitely a family favorite around here, too! 🙂

      Reply
  2. CoCo says

    July 10, 2021 at 10:08 am

    This looks amazing, Heidi! I had NO idea you could even put hot chocolate in the freezer like this so I’m super excited to try your recipe with my family. It’s going to be the perfect sweet treat as we make the transition from summer into fall! Hugs, CoCo

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 10, 2021 at 4:13 pm

      Aww… thanks so much, CoCo! I hope you all love it! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Josiah - DIY Thrill says

    July 9, 2021 at 3:59 pm

    This frozen hot chocolate looks so refreshing!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 9, 2021 at 4:03 pm

      Thank you… it’s definitely one of my favorite ways to cool off on a hot day! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Caleb - Never Ending Journeys says

    July 9, 2021 at 1:47 pm

    Such a refreshing treat for summer! Great for a Christmas in July.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 9, 2021 at 1:54 pm

      Yes… and I LOVE Christmas in July!

      Reply
  5. Sophie says

    July 8, 2021 at 7:33 am

    This sounds absolutely delicious! I need to try this, it sounds like the perfect summer hack x

    Sophie

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 9, 2021 at 1:45 pm

      Yes… I hope you love it, Sophie!

      Reply
  6. 2pots2cook says

    July 8, 2021 at 5:37 am

    Yay ! Perfect treat for hot summer days !

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 9, 2021 at 1:45 pm

      Yes… it definitely is so refreshing! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Healthy World Cuisine says

    July 7, 2021 at 1:40 pm

    Love your idea of making hot chocolate ice cubes so that this beverage stays creamy but icy when blended. Really craving one of these right now!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 7, 2021 at 3:53 pm

      Thank you! Using the frozen hot chocolate cubes rather than ice cubes really does help it stay rich and flavorful. 🙂

      Reply
  8. delphine says

    July 6, 2021 at 9:45 am

    Quelle délicieuse boisson, tu me donnes très envie
    Belle soirée

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 6, 2021 at 10:08 am

      Merci beaucoup… c’est tellement dĂ©licieux, Delphine. 🙂 Belle soirĂ©e

      Reply
  9. Danielle says

    July 6, 2021 at 8:28 am

    What a great twist on hot chocolate! Perfect for summer! All of these other drinks look so yummy too!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 6, 2021 at 9:37 am

      Thanks so much, Danielle! It’s always fun to have a delicious way to cool down on a toasty Summer day! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Carol says

    July 5, 2021 at 3:35 pm

    This really sounds perfect for a hot summer day – pinned and tweeted!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 5, 2021 at 3:39 pm

      Aww… thanks so much, Carol! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Christie says

    July 5, 2021 at 12:41 pm

    This would be one refreshing and cooling way to enjoy the summer time! I love chocolate beverages!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 5, 2021 at 12:54 pm

      So do I, Christie… and this one is definitely so dreamy on a hot day! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Michelle says

    July 3, 2021 at 7:34 am

    This sounds delicious! I’ll have to try it this weekend. I actually have all the ingredients.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 4, 2021 at 2:14 pm

      Oh that’s great, Michelle… enjoy your frozen hot chocolate! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Martha says

    July 3, 2021 at 6:56 am

    This sounds heavenly!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 3, 2021 at 1:04 pm

      Thank you so much, Martha… it really is such a tasty treat!

      Reply
  14. angiesrecipes says

    July 3, 2021 at 5:12 am

    Such a perfect summer cooler! I will pour into some popsicle form and freeze them…better than ice cream :-))

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 3, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      That sounds like a great idea, Angie! 🙂

      Reply

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